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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.68, 1,864.56 and 473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.68, 1,864.56 and 473 is: 709.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.68 : 1,864.56 = 473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.68/1,864.56 = 473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.68x = 1,864.56 × 473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.68x = 881,936.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,936.88/1,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.71

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